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Amigurumi Clown – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Clown – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the playful and colorful world of amigurumi! 🤡✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Clown—a cheerful and whimsical creation perfect for circus lovers, festive decorations, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lively plush designs! 🎪 Whether you love stitching up vibrant characters, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a fun clown to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a bright outfit, oversized shoes, and a touch of joyful mischief! 🎉

This design embraces bold colors, dynamic shapes, and delightful details to bring a sense of fun and laughter to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Clown turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out playful reds, sunny yellows, or deep blues, and let’s stitch up a charming clown! 🤡

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🤡 Amigurumi Clown Doll – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring joy, color, and classic circus charm to your amigurumi collection with this Amigurumi Clown Doll! Featuring rainbow hair, striped limbs, oversized shoes, and playful facial embroidery, this detailed doll makes for a wonderful centerpiece, nostalgic gift, or themed décor.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – Includes detailed colorwork, multi-piece construction, embroidery, and shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted/Aran weight):

  • White (base skin)

  • Red (stripes, collar, nose, shoes)

  • Yellow (overalls)

  • Blue, pink, and other colors (buttons and hair)

  • Black (eyes, lashes, and makeup embroidery)

  • Multiple yarn scraps (rainbow curly hair)

Other Supplies:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • 12 mm safety eyes or black felt circles

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Pipe cleaner or craft wire (optional for shaping limbs)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only

🧠 Head (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–13. sc around

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between R8–9, 7 sts apart
    – Embroider triangle eye makeup, lashes, and smile
    – Stuff firmly

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🎈Nose (Red)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around

  4. dec x6 (6), FO
    Sew to center of face

🎩 Hat (Striped)

Alternate red and white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around

  5. FLO, (3 sc, inc) x6 (30) – for brim

  6. sl st around, FO
    Sew on top of head and add blue feather or yarn tuft

🎨 Hair (Rainbow Curls)

Using scraps of yarn:

  1. Ch 20–25

  2. In 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch (creates spiral curl)
    Make 10–14 curls in various colors
    Sew around sides of head

🧥 Body & Overalls (Yellow)

Start with red and white striped shirt:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. Stripe rows alternating red and white

  5. Change to yellow, work in BLO, sc around
    10–16. sc

  6. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  7. sc around
    Stuff firmly
    FO and sew to head

Overall Straps:
Ch 15 in yellow, sl st and attach over shoulders
Add flower or button detail

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Red/White striped)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. Alternate red and white every 2 rows
    11–12. White only (hands)
    Stuff lightly
    FO and sew to sides

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Red/White striped + Yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. Alternate red and white for stripes
    7–10. Yellow (pants)
    FO and sew to lower body

👟 Shoes (Red)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. sc around

  4. (2 sc, dec) x2 + 1 sc (7)

  5. sc around

  6. Flatten and FO
    Sew onto legs and add small white pom-poms

🧵 Ruffle Collar (Red)

  1. Ch 30

  2. In each ch: (sc, ch 2, sc) – creates scallops
    FO and stitch around neck

🎀 Buttons & Flower (Blue, Red, White)

  1. MR, 6 sc in any accent color

  2. FO and attach along belly or suspenders

🪡 Final Assembly

  • Attach head to body securely

  • Sew on arms, legs, and feet

  • Attach ruffle, hat, and hair

  • Stitch final embroidery touches

💡 Optional Variations

  • Add juggling balls or a tiny balloon prop

  • Make a standing version with weighted feet

  • Swap stripes for polka dots for a playful twist

Your cheerful crochet clown is ready to perform! Whether part of a circus theme, nostalgic toy shelf, or whimsical collection, this clown is a happy handmade masterpiece. 🎪🤹‍♂️🎈


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